The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is a global ministry of the Society of Jesus, acting as an international non-governmental organisation with a mission to accompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. Founded in November 1980 JRS is now present in more than 50 countries. Its operations are currently structured across three levels: locally through project and country offices, regionally through regional offices, and globally with the support, coordination and guidance of the International Office.
In response to a rapidly changing humanitarian environment and reduced funding, JRS is adapting its organisational model to ensure continued effectiveness in a more complex context for migration and international solidarity.
JRS’s work remains firmly grounded in its Country Offices, which are structured to be functional and sustainable. These offices deliver needs-based interventions and provide close accompaniment to forcibly displaced migrants and refugees.
At global level, JRS operates through a Virtual Global Office (VGO). This model connects staff across different locations into coordinated global teams, working with shared priorities, clear mandates, and aligned processes.
The VGO ensures organisational coherence and supports key areas such as operations, resource mobilisation, and programme delivery.
The VGO is structured into five global functions: Global Management of Operations, Global Resource Mobilisation, Global Mission-Oriented Transformation, Global Strategic Leadership, Global Management Support.
The objective of the Global Management Support (GMS) is to ensure effective management support for the VGO. GMS provides the core support functions required for the functioning of the VGO, including planning, budgeting and risk analysis for the global office, staff planning, internal communication management, complaint management for global JRS, and the provision of logistics, IT support, office supplies, and security. It also supports the development, implementation, and consistent application of policies, procedures, and systems in the areas of finance, human resources, internal communications, and information technology across the global offices.
The Accounting & Financial Reporting Senior Professional manages the preparation of consolidated financial statements for VGO, including validating and reconciling financial data from multiple entities. The role ensures accurate and timely month-end closing, coordinates and reviews the accounting work performed by all entities composing the VGO and works in close coordination with the Global Co-Lead.
The role prepares and analyses financial reports to support management decision-making, ensuring data reliability.
It also drives process transformation in partnership with the Co-Leadership, leveraging automation and AI to improve accounting workflows.
This position contributes to optimizing accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability of financial processes across a growing multi-entity environment, while supporting standardization and data-driven decision-making.
The Accounting & Reporting Senior Professional reports to the Global Lead for Management Support- Finance and Accountability.
The position is based in Rome.
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Prepare consolidated financial statements for VGO, ensuring accurate validation and reconciliation of financial data across multiple entities, including statutory reporting where required.
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Manage and execute month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and strict adherence to deadlines.
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Collaborate closely with the Global Co-Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on reporting, closing activities, audit and process improvements.
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Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience OR Master level degree or specialization in relevant field plus a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in providing accounting, finance and business services
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Knowledge of the main business processes in the areas of General Accounting, Management Accounting, and Cost Accounting, as well as Budgeting and Forecasting processes; experience with statutory closings (consolidated financial statements as a distinguishing factor), monthly management reporting, and a solid understanding of national and international accounting standards and key tax regulations
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Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision and values to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity
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High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with situations, people and information
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, including three (3) professional references with contact information, phone and email address.
JRS International Office is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to serve refugees worldwide. We actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the humanitarian sector, to apply. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all staff members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission of accompanying and serving refugees with compassion and solidarity.
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